WMG BONUS: Talking "Irresistible Force" Gorilla Monsoon (with Brian R. Solomon)

WMG BONUS: Talking "Irresistible Force" Gorilla Monsoon (with Brian R. Solomon)

From The Wrestling Memory Grenade by Ray Russell / The WrestleCopia Network

March 12, 2026 · 1h 29m

About this episode

This episode features an interview with Brian R. Solomon discussing his book on Gorilla Monsoon and various aspects of his wrestling career.

As we prepare for next week's Definitive Edition of the WWF WrestleMania V Review, this week the Grenade brings you a BONUS episode from a recent interview conducted by Ray Russell over at the Regional Rasslin Podcast, featuring Special Guest Brian R. Solomon to discuss his latest book "Irresistible Force", talking the storied career of Gorilla Monsoon. This episode covers a variety of topics including Gorilla's time as commentator, working with Jesse Ventura, the Bobby Heenan chemistry, getting physical with the Brooklyn Brawler & Vader, health issues, if there were plans for any other post-retirement Gorilla angles, being replaced by Jim Ross on PPV in 1993, how Monsoon felt about the 1990s product, Bret Hart writing the foreword, working Japan and early heel work in the WWWF, shunning Bobby Davis, Wild Red Berry, the babyface turn in 1969 and how he was used in the 1970s, the title shot vs. Superstar Graham in 1977, working with Muhammad Ali, his famous sweet tooth and the legendary Peanut Butter Pie, BINGO BREAK, & much more! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some…

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